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The phrase "the basic thought" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when summarizing or highlighting the main idea or concept of a discussion or argument.
Example: "In conclusion, the basic thought behind this theory is that all living organisms adapt to their environment."
Alternatives: "the fundamental idea" or "the core concept."
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"The basic thought was, right now the system collects sentiment from two people, and we thought why stop at two?
The math behind it is complex, but the basic thought is not.
The basic thought that guides these specific means of national recovery is not nationally - narrowly nationalistic.
The basic thought is: "The methods [of science say, or whatever] can't be shown to be reliable in a noncircular fashion [insert skeptical argument].
Michael Shinnick: The basic thought that we have is that this religion, if you will, of efficient markets and modern portfolio theory doesn't actually hold up in practice.
The basic thought to keep in mind, when it comes to achieving your financial goals, he writes, is this: "Paying interest works against you in the same way that earning it works for you".
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You'll get the basic idea: Your thoughts?
"For a long time I've had the basic view that thoughts and feelings are not good or bad, only actions are good or bad.
The reason, of course, has everything to do with the wars of the Bush years, at home and abroad, which have left so many thoughtful people incapable of holding onto the most basic thought.
Nonetheless, all variations embody the same basic thought: If EXT is true, then in a slow switch Oscar cannot distinguish from the armchair a water content from a twin content.
But how many of his colleagues held the same basic thought, just in slightly more qualified terms?
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